Lumberton, NC (August 24, 2020) – A 20-year-old woman from Pembroke was killed in a two-vehicle accident on North Carolina Highway 71 on Sunday, August 23rd. The crash happened around 7:42 a.m. about three miles south of Red Springs.
According to authorities, 20-year-old Julia Dawn Merritt was traveling southbound on N.C. 71 when her vehicle left the roadway. Merritt overcorrected when she tried to re-enter the highway and her car then crossed the center line where it collided head-on with a 2012 Chrysler passenger vehicle driven by 40-year-old John Garrett Broady, of Rockingham. Both cars then traveled off the roadway before coming to rest in a ditch.
Fatal Car Accidents in North Carolina 
In 2018, there more than 1,400 fatalities due to traffic crashes in North Carolina. In addition, nearly 80,000 people were hurt, some seriously, when they were involved in these crashes. A North Carolina car accident can turn your world upside down in a matter of seconds. If you have lost a loved one in an accident or been seriously hurt, you are likely to feel overwhelming feelings of loss, sadness, and confusion.
Fortunately, there is help available during this difficult time. With the assistance of a skilled North Carolina car accident attorney, you can be sure that your rights are protected while focusing on the things that are most important. At Burton Law Firm, attorney Jason M. Burton has served the citizens of our state for more than eight years. Mr. Burton takes pride in ensuring that his clients’ goals are met and that they receive the compensation they need to move forward following a difficult situation.
If you or a loved one have suffered damages at the hands of a negligent driver, you should act as soon as possible. Do not speak with the insurance company or attempt to handle the claim yourself. This will result in you accepting a settlement that may be far below the value of your claim and does not compensate you for the full extent of your injuries. Only a trusted and experienced attorney can make sure that you are fairly treated.
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Disclaimer: Our team of personal injury lawyers at Burton Law Firm has taken pride in being active members of our local business community for more than 8 years. We are always striving to improve the quality of life for our community members and improve the overall safety and well being of all North Carolinians. We hope that by providing this information about the dangers of driving that we will bring added awareness and drivers will use increased caution when operating a motor vehicle. Our thoughts are with everyone who may have been affected by this incident. This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos in this post are not a depiction of the actual accident scene.
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